Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Motorola Moto X leak hints at dual SIM variant

A leaked photo of the Motorola Moto X that was allegedly
taken on the factory floor, reveals that there will be a dual-SIM variation of
the phone. The image shows a black front and back plate for the device, which
is believed to be the color of the standardized version that will be available
from carriers' retail locations. Those
ordering online will be able to choose the color of the back cover of the phone
along with the trim. In addition, those ordering online will be able to add an
engraving on the back of the device.

Dual-SIM models are usually not seen in the U.S. and are
more often used overseas where it allows the same phone to be used for two
different lines. The Motorola Moto X front plate shows two SIM slots labeled
SIM 1 and SIM 2. Also leaked is a
picture purportedly showing off the back plate of the Motorola Moto X in three
different colors. Note how the placement
of the speaker on those three cases is on the opposite side of than where the speaker is located on the dual
SIM model. That could indicate that there will be some physical changes between
the two variations of the phone, besides the second SIM tray.

With no Motorola media event scheduled for this week, you
can expect to see more speculation about the Motorola Moto X and the Motorola
DROID Ultra models.